Scott extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 7-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ellis Railroaders. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
As for Ellis, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
For Ellis' part, Gavyn Wildeman was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Wildeman has become a key player for the Railroaders: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Jimenez, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
While Scott had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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